Middle East live: US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Hormuz remains paralyzed

The United States has launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran, France 24 reports, targeting military capabilities the U.S. links to threats against shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump warned he could widen the campaign unless Tehran returns to negotiations. The strikes came Wednesday, with the vital shipping lane still paralyzed.

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